Property Search & Site Summary

The foundation of every Algoma analysis starts with searching for a property. Here’s everything you need to know to get started

Searching for a Property

Finding the right property is the foundation of your analysis. Our intelligent search system helps you quickly locate and verify property data using our comprehensive database.

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Access the Search Bar

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Navigate to your Algoma homepage and click in the search bar that says “Enter property address”

Type the Address

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Start typing the property address. As you type, you’ll see suggestions appear in a dropdown. If see no options, continue typing out the full address with the city, and state to see if your address appears.

Important: You must select an address from the dropdown suggestions. The system cannot process manually typed addresses that aren’t in our database.

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Select from Suggestions

Once you’ve selected an address, click the “Analyze” button to generate your comprehensive feasibility report.

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Click Analyze

Understanding Your Site Summary

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Your Site Summary provides four key insight areas that form the foundation of your investment decision:

Supply Metrics

Current inventory and competitive properties in the area

  • Units approved in the last month

  • Year-over-year development trends

  • Market saturation indicators

  • Recent building permit activity

Demographics

Population, income, and household characteristics

  • Median age: Understanding your tenant base

  • Median household income: Setting appropriate rents

  • Population: Market size and growth

  • Household composition: Unit type demand

Zoning Information

Permitted uses, height limits, and development constraints

  • Current zoning designation (e.g., C6-9, R7-2)

  • Quick summary of constraints

  • Link to detailed zoning analysis

  • Key development limitations

Site Capacity

Maximum development potential and unit mix optimization

  • Buildable square footage calculations

  • Optimal unit mix recommendations

  • Scenario planning tools

  • ROI projections

Next Steps

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After reviewing your Site Summary, continue your analysis with these recommended steps:

Explore the Market Intelligence

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Click "View Market Intelligence" to dive into detailed demographics and housing trends

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Analyze Rent Comparables

Click "View your Rent Comps" to analyze competitive properties and set optimal pricing

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Review Zoning Constraints

Click "View Zoning Summary” to dive into detailed demographics and housing trends